Anand Giridharadas: ‘Trump Is The Head Of The Snake But Our Whole Culture Needs A Reckoning’ | MSNBC

Anand Giridharadas joins Lawrence O’Donnell to put into perspective how the historic events of the past week are “all the same story of a masquerade of strength” by a president who knows he’s losing the election and how Trump’s illness reflects America’s culture of masculinity: “He has this disease because he’s more afraid of not being seen as a man than dying.” Aired on 10/05/2020.

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Anand Giridharadas: ‘Trump Is The Head Of The Snake But Our Whole Culture Needs A Reckoning’ | MSNBC

[Ami-dkpl]

America needs more of this, smart and brave men and women, not afraid to tell the truth! Anand, Anand!!

[sharonsandberg]

So perfectly stated. What a brilliant and eloquent mind. I am a new and no doubt lifetime fan of Mr. Giridharadas.

[gigitct]

Absolutely loved how Anand Giridharadas eloquently summed up the last couple of weeks. There is so much going on right now, it becomes difficult to reflect even on the last few days. But, he painted a very accurate picture of a much broader string of events. Bravo!

[ricardorodriguez]

I don't think anyone could state it more elegance and simplicity.

[karimajor]

Pretty awesome 👌
"The health care he would deny you paid for by the taxes he refuses to pay"

[ForeverMPH]

What a phenomenal summation by Anand Giridharadas!

[charlottetracy]

Lawrence, I don't know what we would do without you. Your voice of calm reason, and intelligence is such balm to a troubled mind and heart. Thank you.

[racheledwards]

Fascinating! Makes sense! I was bullied for being "girly", "a sissy", "a p-word" and many other mean things. It turned out they were right I am a girl. But what was unexpected is that living as a woman I feel 100 times stronger and braver than I ever felt trying to pretend to be a man.

[margaretnicol]

Of course you shouldn't be afraid of Covid - if you happen to have a free helicopter taxi standing by, a whole military hospital waiting for you and a mini hospital at home!
If you don't have these little things - then be afraid - for others if not for yourself.

[rick]

Definitely the best description of the whole thing.
Very intelligent chap ( Anand Giridharadas) who will always have my ears.
Lots of love 💘 from little England 🇬🇧.

[mmt]

I thought we were going to get a break while he was recovering in the hospital. A break from their incessant ridiculousness that is this president and his administration. What a crazy thought.

[docfloc]

“Our whole culture needs a reckoning”. What a brilliant conclusion. Are you listening America? Sadly I suspect your average American wouldn’t know what he is talking about.

[barryhayes]

Amazing summary. I think the event in the rose garden will go down in history as "The Rose Garden Massacre"

[tthinker]

"Our whole culture needs a reckoning" - Amen, Mr. Giridharadas, well said.

[Jojo]

This guy makes so much sense; it's utterly frightening...

[stevepearce]

Anand is one of the great thinkers of our times. I can listen to him for ever

[tomroberts]

Wow! I need to copy that comment this gentleman said. He hit the nail on the head!

[happydeedee]

These 3+ years have Worn. Me. Out! I'm exhausted. I miss my sweet sweet children & grandkids...their hugs especially. I miss good friends, volunteering, a leisurely walk up & down the grocery store aisle. My God, help us now!😔💔 #VoteBlue2020

[dHolbach]

45* a symptom, not the cause of our ill democracy. In a healthy democracy, he never would have come near office.

[catherinebillane]

Trump having covid is BS. Vote Blue Wave All the way. Biden For President And Harris For VP